Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTHL2009A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform drying operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTHL2009A - Perform drying operations
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform drying operations at various stages of the hide, skin and leather processing, including the preparation procedures.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the drying processes for hides, skins or leather. Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.Drying operations can relate to:preservationpreparation to crust (air dry, hang, toggle, paste, vacuum, radio frequency, Seco-Therm)dried crust (stretching, toggle, Dyna-vac, vacuum)finishing (drying finish coating, base and top [air-drying, radiation])Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recyclingThis unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising of production processes to meet requirements as well as applying knowledge of equipment and machinery used in drying operations. Self management skills are used to ensure work complies with workplace requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm requirements
  • Requirements for the drying processing are confirmed
  • Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements
       
Element: Prepare for drying
  • Hides, skins or leather are loaded onto racks or otherwise prepared for drying
  • Where applicable, equipment adjustments are set in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
       
Element: Carry out drying tasks
  • Drying is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures and, where applicable, ensuring timing, temperature and conditions are appropriate for the operation
  • Unloading or removal from equipment and rack or area is assessed using correct OHS practices
  • Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area for next process or storage
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Records are completed
  • Documentation is maintained to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

confirm drying requirements

carry out appropriate preparation for drying

perform tasks for drying operations

maintain records

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

industry and product processes and equipment

procedures and requirements for preparation and loading

adjustment requirements; including timing, temperature, and conditions

monitoring processes and operator instructions

quality standards and manual handling procedures

safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes

workplace procedures

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to:

load hides, skins, or leather onto racks or other drying apparatus

adjust equipment, where applicable

remove and unload hides, skins, or leather

direct items to next stage of process

recognise and isolate deviations from normal

ensure appropriate control of drying process

communicate effectively within the workplace

interpret and apply established procedures

document, assess, and transfer information

read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Equipment adjustments may include

time

temperature

conditions

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements for the drying processing are confirmed 
Clarification is assessed, where necessary, to ensure accuracy of requirements 
Hides, skins or leather are loaded onto racks or otherwise prepared for drying 
Where applicable, equipment adjustments are set in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Drying is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures and, where applicable, ensuring timing, temperature and conditions are appropriate for the operation 
Unloading or removal from equipment and rack or area is assessed using correct OHS practices 
Hides, skins or leather are directed to correct area for next process or storage 
Records are completed 
Documentation is maintained to expedite movement of the hides, skins and leather through the various phases of treatment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMTHL2009A - Perform drying operations
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